Paid Social Media Video Editor

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We are seeking a talented, skilled and creative Video Editor to join our marketing team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating compelling, high-quality video content for social media platforms, especially for advertising purposes.

As a Paid Social Media Video Editor, you will be responsible for editing both long-form and short-form content for social media channels, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and more. You will work closely with our marketing team to ensure that all content meets the brand's guidelines and resonates with our target audience - women aged 35-55. You will also be responsible for creating engaging thumbnails (where applicable) that effectively communicate the content of the videos you edit.

The ideal candidate for this position is an organised, self-starter with problem-solving capabilities who can work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. As a small team in a very exciting phase of growth, we have to move quickly and keep our paid media creative engaging and varied.

Responsibilities:

- Edit and produce high-quality, engaging video content for social media platforms, including trimming, cutting, and arranging footage, adding transitions, music, sound effects and visual effects, colour correcting and grading, and adding text overlays and captions.
- Edit both long-form and short-form videos, ensuring that all content is optimised for each social media platform (including formatting for different sizing: 9x16, 4x5, and 1x1).
- Create compelling and visually appealing thumbnails for each video that effectively communicate the content and encourage viewers to click.
- Collaborate with the wider marketing team to create compelling and creative concepts for video content.
- Work closely with the branding team to understand brand guidelines and ensure all content meets brand standards.
- Utilise apps, AI and creative video editing techniques, to produce exceptional video content with quick turnaround and tight deadlines.
- Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, from start to finish, ensuring all projects are delivered on time.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in social media video editing and thumbnail creation and provide recommendations for new and innovative ways to engage our audience.

Requirements:
- Proven experience as a video editor, with a portfolio of work showcasing your skills in editing long-form and short-form video content for social media platforms.
- Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe After Effects.
- Strong knowledge of video production and post-production workflows, including colour grading, sound design, and visual effects.
- Proven experience in thumbnail creation with knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop or Canva for creating thumbnails.
- Strong creative and technical skills in storytelling, composition and pacing.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with tea ---------- mbers and content creators.
- Understanding of social media platforms and best practices for optimising video content and thumbnails (where applicable) for each platform.
- Experience with 3-D Modeling and Rendering Animation a plus ... but not necessary.

Additional Requirements :
Fluent in English
Experience working remotely

If you're a creative thinker with a passion for video editing and thumbnail creation and are excited about creating engaging content for social media platforms while working with a dynamic team of like-minded creatives, please submit your application. We'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: TBD - dependent on experience

Schedule:
2-3 full days / week (16-24 hours) - flexible working hours